Casablanca
Casablanca is Morocco's beating commercial heart, where Art Deco boulevards meet oceanfront mosques and street food costs almost nothing. It rewards travelers who dig past the surface with genuine local culture at a fraction of European city prices.
Why go to Casablanca
Hassan II Mosque
One of the world's largest mosques, built dramatically over the Atlantic with a retractable roof and stunning hand-carved interiors.
Old Medina
A compact, authentic labyrinth of souks, crumbling colonial facades, and street vendors selling sfenj donuts for cents.
Corniche d'Ain Diab
A sweeping oceanfront promenade lined with cafes and beach clubs where locals stroll at sunset.
Villa des Arts
A gorgeous Art Deco mansion turned contemporary Moroccan art gallery with rotating world-class exhibitions.
Quartier des Habous (New Medina)
A 1930s French-built medina blending Moorish architecture with orderly streets, perfect for buying quality crafts at honest prices.
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Good to know in Casablanca
- Use the Casa Tram (T1/T2 lines) for flat-rate rides across the city for about $0.60 per trip, far cheaper and safer than negotiating with petits taxis.
- Tipping is appreciated but modest: round up the bill or leave 10% at restaurants; $0.50-1 is fine for cafe service.
- Do not drink tap water, bottled water is ubiquitous and costs under $0.50 per 1.5L from any hanout corner shop.
- Hassan II Mosque offers free entry to the exterior and plaza at all times; interior guided tours (~$14) are occasionally discounted for Moroccan national holidays.